IRWIN 3043013 Auger Drill Bit, 1 in Dia, 17 in OAL, Twist Flute, 1-Flute, 7/16 in Dia Shank

The IRWIN with WeldTec™ ship auger is made stronger and lasts longer than any ship auger in the world. It features a welded cutting edge that easily cuts through tough materials like nail-embedded wood. It has twice the nail cutting life of standard ship augers. With an aggressive screw-pitch for faster drilling, this bit is fully-forged for maximum durability and wide flutes provide maximum chip removal with less binding. WeldTec™ ship auger bits are made stronger and last longer because a harder cutting edge is welded to the base material WeldTec™ ship auger bits are made stronger and last longer because a harder cutting edge is welded to the base material 2X nail cutting life compared to standard IRWIN ship augers Patent pending welded cutting edge for extreme life in tough materials, including nail-embedded wood Aggressive screw-pitch for faster drilling Fully-forged body on bits 3/4 in Dia and larger for maximum durability Wide flutes for maximum chip removal with less binding